Fibrolite and Childrenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
3.06-3.25
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Not Available
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fibrolite and Childrenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite and Childrenite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Fibrolite and Childrenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fibrolite and Childrenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.